Table 4

Comparison of changes in body weight and body composition during the sophomore year by housing status (on campus versus off campus)


On Campus (N = 22)
Off Campus (N = 26)


Fall 2005
Spring 2006
Change in
Fall 2005
Spring 2006
Change in

Body Weight (kg)
62.3 ± 9.1
62.7 ± 9.6
0.4
58.8 ± 7.2
58.8 ± 7.6
0
Body Fat (%)
30.6 ± 6.0
30.7 ± 5.0
0.1
33.0 ± 5.7
31.0 ± 5.7
-2.0*
Fat Mass (kg)
19.1 ± 6.3
19.3 ± 5.9
0.2
19.4 ± 5.0
18.2 ± 5.0
-1.2*
Fat-Free Mass (kg)
39.5 ± 4.1
39.9 ± 4.1
0.4
36.1 ± 3.3§
37.2 ± 3.7
1.1*

Δ Spring to fall

*Change significantly different from on campus group at P < 0.05

Significantly different from fall 2005 at P < 0.05

§Significantly different from on campus fall 2005 P < 0.05

Hull et al. BMC Women's Health 2007 7:21   doi:10.1186/1472-6874-7-21